Cardiology Specialist Nurse - Rapid Access Chest Pain Clinic

Cardiology Specialist Nurse - Rapid Access Chest Pain Clinic - Band 7

If you are committed to Cardiology, love ECGs and want the chance to work autonomously in a chest pain clinic, you will be well supported and trained within our ever expanding department.

Responsibilities

• Assess chest pain.
• Diagnose angina and recommend treatment and diagnostic investigations.
• Interpret results and work closely with the wider cardiology team.
• Work independently with Cardiology nurses, the cath lab and consultants to ensure swift assessment and access to early coronary intervention.

Qualifications (Essential)

• Registered professional (NMC) with evidence of regular updating.
• Evidence of significant professional development and experience with a focus on cardiology, particularly heart disease.

Qualifications (Desirable)

• Experience working in RACPC Non-Medical Independent prescriber.
• Nurse practitioner qualification or equivalent Level 6/7.

Experience (Essential)

• Extensive clinical experience in the management of CHD and Cardiology.
• Experience of clinical audit.

Experience (Desirable)

• Evidence of ability to develop services and influence outcomes.
• Proven commitment to cardiology nursing evidenced by professional development.

Knowledge (Essential)

• IV competent.
• Cannulation and venepuncture competent.
• ILS competent.

Knowledge (Desirable)

• Recent teaching experience at senior nursing level.

About Us

St George's, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group care for a population of four million people in South West London and North East Surrey. Our sites include St George's Hospital, one of 11 major trauma centres in the UK and the largest healthcare provider and major teaching hospital in the area;
St Helier Hospital, home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children; and Epsom Hospital, home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC).

After years of collaboration, our two Trusts became a hospital group in 2021. While remaining as two separate Trusts, the group helps us collaborate more closely on research, and the development, education, and training of our 17,000‑strong workforce.

We are committed to supporting flexible working arrangements. Applicants are encouraged to discuss any flexibility they may need during the recruitment process.

Working Pattern

Permanent, full‑time

Location

Cross site – Epsom Hospital, Dorking Road, Epsom, KT18 8EG

Compliance & Registration

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service will be required to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. Further information can be found on the NHS Careers website.

Pay & Band

Band
7. Salary £53,751 to £60,651 a year pro‑rata inclusive of HCAS.

Employer

Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust,

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